Moonbase 8

A slow, deadpan comedy of awkward silences and quiet desperation, like watching a workplace mockumentary set in a desert simulator.

Created by

Fred Armisen, John C. Reilly

Genres

Comedy, Sci-fi & fantasy

Starring

Fred Armisen, John C. Reilly, Tim Heidecker

Tagline

Failure is now an option.

Overview

In the isolated desert of Winslow, Arizona at NASA’s Moon Base Simulator, three eager astronauts—Skip, Rook and their leader Cap—attempt to qualify for their first lunar mission. They encounter many obstacles including loneliness, self-doubt and their own incompetence. In spite of it all, they remain determined to prove they have the right stuff to reach the moon.

How it feels

Absurd, light, satirical and melancholic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Isolation, ambition, identity, friendship

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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